Matthew (d3f1n3d)

Race #1228

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Official speed 85.64 wpm (45.68 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start February 4, 2017 3:52:45pm UTC
Race Finish February 4, 2017 3:53:30pm UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 2)
Opponents 1. ultrashibe (96.02 wpm)
Accuracy 93.0%
Points 0.00
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